FENISTIL*0.1% GEL 30G

Fenistil 0.1% gel
Dimetindene maleate

What it is and what it is used for
Fenistil gel contains the active ingredient dimetindene maleate, which belongs to the group of medicines known as antihistamines and is used against itching of various origins and local inflammations.

Fenistil gel is indicated for the local treatment of symptoms of:
• skin inflammations with itching (pruritic dermatitis);
• sunburn;
• insect bites.

Consult your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 5-7 days.

What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use Fenistil gel
• if you are allergic to dimetindene maleate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
• with an occlusive dressing, i.e., a bandage that does not allow air to pass through.

Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using Fenistil gel.

Pay particular attention:
• do not apply Fenistil gel to large areas of skin, especially on damaged and inflamed skin, on areas with blisters, on open sores, and on surfaces that produce serum or pus;
• avoid Fenistil gel coming into contact with your eyes;
• avoid prolonged exposure to the sun of the treated areas;
• the use, especially if for long periods of time, of topical medicines can cause skin reactions. If this occurs, stop treatment with Fenistil gel and consult your doctor, who will provide appropriate therapy.

Children
Fenistil gel should only be used in children under 2 years of age after consulting a doctor.
In infants and young children, do not use Fenistil gel on large areas of skin, and particularly on areas with damaged and inflamed skin.

Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Stop treatment and consult your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects during treatment with Fenistil gel:

Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)
• dry skin;
• burning sensation on the skin.

Very rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)
• allergic skin inflammation (allergic dermatitis).

Side effects with unknown frequency (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data)
• allergic skin reactions.

Adherence to the instructions contained in the package leaflet reduces the risk of side effects.

Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse.
By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.